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      No longer a place where "builders can build". Mediocre company with mediocre pay & benefits relative to industry. - Software Development Engineer II Amazon Employee Review

      2.0
      Sep 26, 2014
      Software development engineer ii
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      - several businesses are industry-leading and will continue to do well (Amazon retail, AWS, Kindle) - internal developer tools and expertise is still a great asset

      Cons

      - increase in management levels, degrading talent, and churn is leading to a slower company with poorer quality products - hiring bar getting lower; best employees are leaving since there is nothing particularly attractive to retain them - mediocre pay and benefits relative to an overall tech industry that pays very generously - stock at current price has limited upside compared to industry

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      5.0
      Jun 9, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Excellent place to work - learn a lot.

      Cons

      Work can be very demanding.

      5.0
      Jan 10, 2016
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Really smart people, a lot of opportunity for growth, always encouraged to be innovative, think big, and create something new. Competitive salary and benefits with other major tech companies. 100% self motivating work environment. No dress code and 4 legged friends are welcome.

      Cons

      You have to be self motivated. NO ONE will hold your hand and tell you that you're doing a great job. If you need constant affirmations from management, this company isn't for you.

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